The Parkway, Matlock

Situated on the desirable Parkway residential development, this detached three bedroom bungalow has undergone a programme of updating through recent years presenting well proportioned accommodation. Adaptations include creation of a larger dining kitchen by integrating much of the garage yet retaining some for useful outside storage. There is also the benefit of a utility and separate cloakroom, a wet room design to the bathroom and the sitting and dining room opening out with direct access to the beautifully stocked gardens.

Nestling at the heart of Darley Dale, there is the advantage of level access to the wide range of local shops and amenities, including general stores, Post Office, hairdressers, butchers, pharmacy and doctors’ surgery, not to mention the delightful Whitworth Park also being readily accessible. Good road links lead to Matlock (3 miles), Bakewell (5 miles), Chesterfield (10 miles) and the wider recreational delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are all close at hand.

ACCOMMODATION
The main entrance to the bungalow is from the side where the door opens directly into the…

Breakfast kitchen – 6.48m x 3.60m (21’ 3” x 11’ 10”) being fitted with an extensive range of modern cupboards, drawers and work surfaces complemented by appliances to include an eye level oven and microwave, integral dishwasher and 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood above. There is a position for a large fridge / freeze and ample room for daily dining. Good natural light is drawn through a broad Velux roof light and windows to the side and rear.

A door leads off to the inner hall which provides access to the remaining accommodation.

Utility room – 1.80m x 1.61m (5’ 11” x 5’ 3”) with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and ample room for coat, boot and broom storage.

Cloakroom – with WC, wall hung wash hand basin and towel rail.

Sitting and dining room – 6.03m x 4.15m (19’ 9” x 13’ 8”) a generous all day living space enjoying a southerly aspect and views across the delightful mature garden. sliding patio doors provide direct external access and there is further natural light through two windows, one through the adjoining sunroom. The room is finished with decorative cornice and a wall mounted living flame fire.

Bedroom 1 – 4.15m x 3.48m (13’ 8” x 11’ 5”) overall, the measurement not including the range of full width wardrobes, again the rear facing window allows views across the garden.

Shower room – with full height wall tiling and wood plank effect ceramic tiled floor, designed in a wet room style, the shower area separated by a broad glazed screen. With WC, wash hand basin set to a vanity surface with storage beneath. Within a built-in cupboard is the gas fired combination boiler, replaced in 2025, which serves the central heating and hot water system.

Bedroom 2 – 3.60m x 2.90m (11’ 10” x 9’ 6”) the shorter measurement again not including the range of full width built-in wardrobes. A comfortable front facing double bedroom.

Bedroom 3 – 3.60m x 2.51m (11’ 10” x 8’ 3”) a front facing single room with versatility as a second sitting room or home office.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
Fronting the property, a block paved driveway provides car standing to the front of the garage. The remaining forecourt garden being laid over to additional gravelled hard standing, separated by mature evergreen shrubs.

Garage / store – a shortened version of the original garage offering useful storage, with up and over door, electric light and power.

Paths lead to the side of the house where a uPVC double glazing sunroom acts as further storage or greenhouse. From here gated access leads into the larger gardens at the rear. Adjacent to the bungalow, a full width paved patio enjoys a south facing aspect and direct access from the sitting room, the doorway having the benefit of an awning to provide shade. Principally laid to lawn within hedged boundaries, the garden includes well stocked and planted borders, adjoining the patio an attractive arbour planted with rose and other climbers. Towards the rear, there is a wooden summerhouse and an adjacent pergola and sitting area positioned to enjoy the evening sun.

TENURE – Freehold

SERVICES – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING – Current 66D / Potential 81B

COUNCIL TAX – Band E

FIXTURES & FITTINGS – Only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. Certain other items may be taken at valuation if required. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.

DIRECTIONS – From Matlock Crown Square, take the A6 Bakewell Road north to Darley Dale. On entering Darley Dale, after passing the Whitworth Institute, turn right onto The Parkway. No. 6 can be found on the right hand side, identified by the Agents For Sale board.

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VIEWING – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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